Elevate at Willow South Barrington

Elevate helps middle school students begin and grow a relationship with Jesus Christ in a fun, engaging environment. We welcome you to explore offerings at all Willow campuses. Click on your preferred location below.

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Elevate at Willow South Barrington

We exist to help Jr. Highers follow Jesus. We believe that Jr. High schoolers are incredibly important to build into—and that they are a big part of the church. We would love to connect with you! 

 

A Cozy Christmas

Join us for Elevate's Cozy Christmas Party where we will be watching Elf, playing FUN Christmas games, dippin dots, and hot chocolate! We can't wait to celebrate with you! Click here to register.

 

Students (Grades 6-8)

  • Connect with Elevate Small Groups: Fill out the Parent/Guardian Permission here, then contact your small group leader or email [email protected] to get started.
  • Watch Elevate Content: YouTube @WillowStudents
  • Follow daily Instagram posts @ElevateWC

 

Parents

 

Baptism

Parents if your student is interested in being baptized, download this amazing guide and walk them through what baptism is all about.

Experience Elevate

Watch Willow Students on YouTube!
 
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Parent Facebook Group
 
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Connect on Instagram!
 
Questions? Contact Elevate! 

Service Times

Sundays
9 & 11:15 a.m.

(224) 512-2323
[email protected]
67 Algonquin Rd
South Barrington, IL 60010
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Upcoming Events

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Meet the Staff

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    Gretchen Dedina

    Gretchen is the Director of Elevate and unofficially the director of confetti cannons. She loves making it personal for middle school students so they can experience the life changing love of God. Other than being Seattle Seahawks super fan, she is known for her sugar cookie skills and her energetic personality. You'll find her right in the mix of all the fun every weekend at Elevate with our amazing students and small group leaders.
    Contact Gretchen
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    Amber Bachman

    Amber has been the Operations Manager for Elevate since January 2021. Before that she was a Small Group Leader for Elevate. She loves ensuring students have a fun, safe place to connect with friends and learn how Jesus thinks they are awesome. When she is not at Elevate she loves spending time with her family. Her favorite meal to eat out with them is brunch.
    Email Amber
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    Rachael Judson

    Rachael joined the Elevate team as a Group Life Pastor July 2019. She served as a small group leader for several years prior to joining staff and was an Elevate student herself! Besides hanging out with awesome middle school students every weekend, Rachael loves seeing how much they grow over their time in Elevate. When she’s not working, you’ll find Rachael hanging out with friends or drinking coffee and reading a good book.
    Email Rachael
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    Joe Canady

    Joe joined Elevate’s staff as a youth pastor in June 2020. Joe loves to support, equip and cheer small group leaders on as they use their time and gifts to walk alongside students in some of the most important years of their lives. When he isn’t working out or running, you can usually find Joe, catching rams and lakers games on tv or watching a reality tv show like Survivor or Big Brother.
    Email Joe

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